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The Chicago Party Planning Guide
Pulling together the right event mix—whether it’s a wedding, a birthday, or a party for no real reason at all—is all about a certain special sauce. Great food and drinks, spot-on music, maybe a few extra shenanigans and flowers for fun, plus a great photographer to capture it all. Below, our Chicago rolodex of great vendors.
The Chicago Guide
Fresh off the heels of our recent Chicago goop pop, we can’t seem to shake the feeling that Chi town is our spirit city. In the two weeks we were lucky to call the Waldorf Astoria our home-away-from home, we’ve explored countless boutiques, bars, bakeries, and eateries, taking note of the ones that made our hearts skip a beat along the way. And while some may still see Chicago as the Second City, as evidenced by the deep list of restaurants we’ve amassed, the ever-expanding food scene is second to none.

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